Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 12 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
12
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Dealer notes: Replace rear brake lines, found to be rusty recommend replacement with rear subframe r... |
| Aug 28, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake lines have completely rusted through. Car had additional rust issues on the subframe which M... |
| Aug 25, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Brake lines rust and corrode at the plastic support clips. Brake lines are not made from quality mat... |
| Oct 7, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | The known Subframe rust recall issue has caused the brake lines to rust and mercedes in St Louis won... |
| Aug 15, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Rear brake lines are known to corrode. Had to get my line replaced at 78xxx miles. This is a common ... |
| Jul 25, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Bake line rusted through and drained brake fluid. Dashboard lit up bright red with a warning not to ... |
| May 15, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | I bought my vehicle to the Mercedes dealership to get the rear subframe replaced under extended warr... |
| Mar 28, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | While in a mall parking lot I stepped on the brake and the pedal went down to the floor. I pulled ov... |
| Dec 26, 2015 | SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | BRAKE LINE CORRODED LEAKING. FUEL LINE CCORRODED |
| Aug 21, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES | EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING FROM 50-40MPH. TOLD BY A DEALER THAT ALL BRAKE ROTOR... |
| Jun 11, 2013 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I WAS COMING OUT OF THE PARKING GARAGE. I PROCEEDED TO THE ENTRANCE TO GARAGE. THE STREET WAS NARR... |
| Jul 10, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ E550. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED ... |